MUBI Podcast explores UK music in cinema
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Letterboxd Crew · Letterboxd Journal
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Key points
- MUBI Podcast releases "Needle on the Record – Side 2" focusing on UK 80s/90s music in film.
- Eleven movies are examined, featuring tracks from *Bend It Like Beckham* to *This Is England*.
- Host Rico Gagliano is joined by guests like Jack O’Con to discuss soundtrack choices.
The latest season of the MUBI Podcast, titled "Needle on the Record – Side 2," returns with host Rico Gagliano examining how British music from the 1980s and 1990s shapes film storytelling. Episodes highlight eleven movies, including the bhangra‑infused soundtrack of *Bend It Like Beckham* and the ska‑punk score of Shane Meadows' *This Is England*, illustrating the lasting cultural impact of these needle‑drops.
Special guests such as actor Jack O’Con join Gagliano to discuss the creative decisions behind pairing pre‑existing tracks with visual narratives. The series continues MUBI's deep‑dive audio documentary format, offering listeners insight into the intersection of popular music and cinema.
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